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How To Make 2024 Your Most Productive Year Yet
Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal
Setting Nice Goals vs Smart Goals
Setting goals that are specific, measurable, assignable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART goals) may work well for those experienced in a particular field. However, for beginners or those struggling with a task, a different approach called 'Nice Goals' may be more effective. Nice Goals are near-term, input-based, controllable, and energizing. For example, a beginner at the gym may find a goal of hitting a certain body fat percentage by a specific date demotivating. Instead, setting a goal of going to the gym three times a week and lifting sensible weights with progressive overload can be more effective. Nice Goals focus on reducing mental friction and are entirely within one's control, making them more energizing and effective, particularly in the early stages of learning or when facing challenges.
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